1924 - Professional publication on original research in marine biology.

* Young studied the effects of direct and indirect radiation on sea urchin eggs as well as hydration and dehydration of living cells * 1924 published "On the excretory apparatus in Paramecium" * She was the sole author on the research article, making her the first African American woman to obtain a professional publication on original research in this field. This publication in the zoology field was an international success, symbolizing the impact of Young's scientific achievements early in her career * A group of environmental and conservation groups established the Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Marine Conservation Diversity Fellowship in Young's honor.

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Marine Biology; Zoology

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done

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